Diesel-Powered Fuel Economy Comes to the Compact Car Segment

2015 Chevy Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel vs 2015 VW Jetta TDI Clean Diesel

Diesel power used to be reserved for big, heavy-duty trucks designed for hauling massive loads, but the benefits of diesel-powered fuel economy are coming to the compact car segment at McCluskey Chevrolet in Cincinnati, OH. Providing you with more power and more miles per gallon, the 2015 Chevy Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel has performance attributes that the gas-powered 2015 Chevy Cruze can’t match. It also outperforms other diesel models including the 2015 VW Jetta TDI Clean Diesel. Take a look at the numbers in our 2015 Chevy Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel vs 2015 VW Jetta TDI Clean Diesel comparison, so you can see the benefits of Chevy diesel power.

The 2015 Chevy Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel is powered by an incredibly efficient 2.0-liter turbocharged clean diesel four-cylinder engine that produces 151 horsepower and a monster 264 pound-feet of torque. Incorporating the clean diesel engine generates 90% less Nitrogen Dioxide and particulates while still providing exceptional performance that rivals the standard 2015 Chevy Cruze. Probably the biggest benefit of the Chevy Cruze turbo diesel are heightened fuel economy ratings with an EPA-estimated 46 mpg on the highway and a highway driving range of 717 miles.

By comparison, the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Clean Diesel features a similar 2.0-liter turbocharged clean diesel engine that provides you with nearly identical levels of horsepower at 150 horsepower, but falls short with only 236 pound-feet of torque. The fuel economy specs for the clean diesel Jetta stand at a 45 mpg on the highway, which is exemplary, but slightly less than the Chevy Cruze. The VW Jetta TDI Clean Diesel also has a shorter highway driving range at 652 miles.

2015 Chevy Cruze models deliver impeccable safety ratings and advanced safety features making the Chevy Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel an excellent family-focused vehicle. When you choose the Chevy Cruze you also receive 4G LTE connectivity, which allows you and your family to stay connected when you are on the go, a feature that the Volkswagen Jetta doesn’t have. Each of these diesel-powered models also have exceptional cargo capacity with the Jetta having slightly more, though the Cruze makes up for it with more passenger volume.

Get behind the wheel of a new diesel-powered compact sedan and gain the benefit of massive fuel economy ratings in addition to tremendous power. In our 2015 Chevy Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel vs 2015 VW Jetta TDI Clean Diesel comparison you will see that in terms of power, fuel economy and performance the Cruze comes out ahead while still providing drivers with excellent features and passenger space. Stop in at McCluskey Chevrolet and take the new 2015 Chevy Cruze for a test drive and see what this tremendousChevy model has to offer. If you are intrigued by the benefits of diesel power, the 2015 Chevy Colorado Duramax diesel is expected to arrive later in 2015 and will deliver exceptional diesel performance.